Bulk Data (ACS)

Bulk Data manages the Bulk Data Collection protocol configuration for ACS, including connection settings and data model definitions. Use this module to configure mass data collection from customer-premises equipment (CPE) devices.

Where to find parameter descriptions: The page shows field labels and short section subtitles only. The Fields section below explains each field.

When to use it

Use Bulk Data (ACS) to:

  • configure the connection to the Bulk Data server (host, protocol, credentials),

  • manage the list of data models for collection,

  • add or change the path of a data model,

  • export the configuration before you change it,

  • import a new configuration with a dry-run preview.

Before you start

  1. Sign in to the correct environment.

  2. Open the ACS dashboard and select Bulk Data.

  3. Check your role:

    • VIEWER: browse the configuration and use Export XML.

    • EDITOR and ADMIN: change settings, manage models, and use Import XML.

A VIEWER account works in read-only mode. You cannot edit, import, create, or delete.

Fields

Configuration fields

Field Type Required Validation

Host

String (URL)

Yes

Address of the Bulk Data Collection server (IP address or host name)

External

Boolean

No

Marks the use of an external server (enabled or disabled)

Username

String (sensitive)

No

Credential for server sign-in. Hidden by default.

Password

String (sensitive)

No

Credential for server sign-in. Hidden by default.

Model fields

Data models define the types of information to collect from devices.

Field Type Required Validation

Model name

String

Yes

Unique. URL-encoded.

Path

String

No

Path to the model data

Show or hide secrets

  1. Click Show secrets to load the user names and passwords.

  2. Click Hide secrets to mask them again.

You need more permissions to see sensitive data. If you have no access, a warning appears.

Change the configuration

  1. Click Edit in the configuration section.

  2. Change the host, the external flag, the username, or the password.

  3. Click Save.

Expected result: The snapshot refreshes and the modal closes. If you made no changes, the modal shows the message No changes detected.

Add a model

  1. Click Add model.

  2. Enter the model name and, if needed, the path.

  3. Click Create.

  4. Look for the new model in the list.

Change a model

  1. Click Edit path on the model row.

  2. Change the model path.

  3. Click Save.

Delete a model

  1. Click Delete on the model row.

  2. Confirm the deletion in the dialog.

You cannot restore a deleted model. Make sure the model is not in use before you delete it.

Find a model

  1. Enter text in the search field.

The list filters while you type. The search checks the name and the path.

Export a snapshot

  1. Click Export XML.

  2. Read the warning about sensitive data in the dialog.

  3. Click Download.

  4. Save the file in a secure place.

To skip the warning next time, select Don’t warn again.

The exported file contains real credentials in plain text. Store the file in a secure place.

Import with dry-run

A dry-run is required before you apply an import.

  1. Click Import XML.

  2. Select an XML configuration file, or drag it to the dialog.

  3. Wait for the dry-run analysis.

  4. Read the difference table and the change details panel.

  5. If the dry-run shows warnings, select Apply despite warnings.

  6. Click Apply import.

Expected result:

  • The dry-run starts after you select the file.

  • You must accept warnings before you apply.

  • Errors block apply until you fix them.

Refresh the snapshot

  1. Click Refresh.

Expected result: The page loads the current configuration snapshot. Use Refresh after an import or after changes by other operators.

Troubleshooting

Edit actions are disabled

Your role does not allow changes. Use an EDITOR or ADMIN role.

Cannot show secrets

You have no permission to see sensitive information. Ask an administrator for this permission.

You cannot apply the import

The dry-run shows warnings or errors. Fix the errors in the XML file. Accept the warnings if they are acceptable.

Configuration not found

The configuration does not exist. Click Refresh, or import an XML file to create a snapshot.

Cannot delete model

The model is in use. Make sure no active configuration uses the model.

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